MSI B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 90.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics47.8% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive69.7% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B89
MotherboardMSI B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89)  (all builds)
Memory11.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191230
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 16 '20 at 19:12
Run Duration207 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 3600-$84
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
90.3% Outstanding
Memory 76.6
1-Core 131
2-Core 284
87% 164 Pts
4-Core 558
8-Core 840
87% 699 Pts
64-Core 1,027
64% 1,027 Pts
Poor: 73%
This bench: 90.3%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 442.59
Performing below potential (47th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.8% Average
Lighting 58.6
Reflection 63.4
Parallax 57.4
48% 59.8 fps
MRender 69.2
Gravity 57.6
Splatting 52.3
48% 59.7 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 47.8%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB-$42
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2.22
SusWrite @10s intervals: 104 108 112 108 108 109 MB/s
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
69.7% Good
Read 412
Write 152
Mixed 195
SusWrite 108
48% 217 MB/s
4K Read 29.3
4K Write 80.4
4K Mixed 33.9
130% 47.9 MB/s
DQ Read 151
DQ Write 150
DQ Mixed 147
111% 149 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 69.7%
Great: 82%
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
55GB free
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 306 268 182 91 79 78 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 480
Write 464
Mixed 402
SusWrite 167
85% 378 MB/s
4K Read 40.6
4K Write 95.8
4K Mixed 51.2
178% 62.5 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 361
DQ Mixed 232
212% 325 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 101%
Great: 118%
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
154GB free
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 308 279 278 278 281 284 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
113% Outstanding
Read 487
Write 472
Mixed 399
SusWrite 285
92% 411 MB/s
4K Read 43.3
4K Write 103
4K Mixed 56.5
192% 67.6 MB/s
DQ Read 385
DQ Write 360
DQ Mixed 367
277% 371 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 113%
Great: 124%
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB-$210
181GB free
Firmware: EXM02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 304 424 446 438 456 465 MB/s
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
111% Outstanding
Read 486
Write 474
Mixed 384
SusWrite 422
99% 442 MB/s
4K Read 34.2
4K Write 90.5
4K Mixed 45.3
158% 56.7 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 355
DQ Mixed 356
270% 364 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 111%
Great: 124%
USB DISK 2.0 4GB
3GB free, PID 4200
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2.4 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.6 2.9 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
2.61% Terrible
Read 11
Write 1.7
Mixed 5.8
SusWrite 2.6
6% 5.28 MB/s
4K Read 1.9
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
7% 0.63 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.61%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G4D32AESBK.M8FE1 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
69.2% Good
MC Read 28.9
MC Write 17.9
MC Mixed 27.5
71% 24.8 GB/s
SC Read 21.1
SC Write 17.4
SC Mixed 24.4
60% 21 GB/s
Latency 87.1
46% 87.1 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 69.2%
Great: 115%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89) Builds (Compare 5,191 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 65%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 62%
Destroyer

Motherboard: MSI B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $400
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